You've been there, done that, paid the price, pulled yourself together again. And you want to make sure you never, never go there again.

How can use your God-given intellect and free will to ensure you make the right choices?

Make your choices when you're thinking straight, when you're not under the influence of passions beyond your control. And tie the fire of your emotions to something tangible, to remind you of your choices, and keep you going through the harder times.